Title: Pasta with asparagus
 Categories: Diabetic, Vegetables, Side dish, Pasta
      Yield: 4 - 6 folks
 
      5 cl Garlic, minced
      1 ts Dried red pepper flakes
      2 ds To 3 dashes hot pepper sauce
    1/4 c  Olive oil
      1 tb Butter or margaine
      1 lb Fresh asparagus,
           -cut to 1 1/2" pieces
           -salt to taste
    1/4 ts Pepper
    1/4 c  Shredded Parmesan cheese
    1/2 lb Mostaccioli, cooked drained
           -=OR=-
    1/2 lb Elbow macaroni, cooked
           - and drained
 
  In a skillet, cook garlic, red pepper flakes and hot pepper sauce in
  oil and butter for 2-3 minutes.  Add asparagus, salt and pepper;
  saute until asparagus is crisp-tender, about 8-10 minutes. Add
  Parmesan cheese; mix well.  Pour over hot pasta and toss to coat.
  Serve immediately. This would work for the diabetic as side dish.
  Food Exchange per serving: 1 STARCH/BREAD EXCHANGE + 1 VEGETABLE
  EXCHANGE + 1 FAT EXCHANGE (I always try to make my diet work around
  the fat, not the fat work around me). (The cheese is so close to know
  how to call it).
  
  Serves: 4-6 From: "Taste of Home" Magazine Posted